In ancient times, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses with his meekness and wisdom, and Joshua with his varied capabilities, were all enlisted in God's service. The music of Miriam, the courage and piety of Deborah, the filial affection of Ruth, the obedience and faithfulness of Samuel, the stern fidelity of Elijah, the softening, subduing influence of Elisha--all were needed. So now all upon whom God's blessing has been bestowed are to respond by actual service; every gift is to be employed for the advancement of His kingdom and the glory of His name.

I fordums tid havde Abraham, Isak, Jakob, Moses med sin ydmyghed og visdom og Josua med sine forskellige evner alle del i tjenesten for Gud. Mirjams musik, Deboras mod og fromhed, Ruts kærlighed til Noomi, Samuels lydighed og trofasthed, Elias urokkelige troskab, Elisas stille og blide indflydelse alt var nødvendigt. Således skal også alle i vor tid, som er blevet velsignet af Gud, tage aktiv del i hans tjeneste, enhver nådegave skal benyttes til at fremme hans riges sag og hans navns ære.